Richard Portnow
January 26, 1947 (79 years old) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Portnow (born January 26, 1947) is a prolific American character actor who played Howard Stern's father, Ben in the movie Private Parts. He has appeared on The Sopranos and many other films, video games, and television shows such as Hannah Montana and Boston Legal.
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Credits
- 2025 · Dog Patrol: Operation Santa Paws as Oscar Golden
- 2024 · Matlock as Judge Colton P. Davidson
- 2021 · Roe v. Wade as Justice William Douglas
- 2020 · Talking Sopranos as Self
- 2018 · Higher Power as Charles Margrey
- 2018 · Andover as Shamus Trout
- 2016 · Timeless as Mayor William Hale Thompson
- 2016 · Café Society as Walt
- 2015 · Trumbo as Louis B. Mayer
- 2014 · Nanny Cam as Detective Jones
- 2013 · Oldboy as Bernie Sharkey
- 2013 · Underdogs as John Handon II
- 2013 · In the Dark as Detective Archer
- 2012 · Hitchcock as Barney Balaban
- 2012 · Elementary as Eddie Eichorn
- 2012 · 2 Jacks as Lorenzo
- 2012 · Imaginary Friend as Dan
- 2011 · The Christmas Pageant as Leo Brenner
- 2011 · Grimm as Daniel Troyer
- 2011 · Suits as Pete Kreeling
- 2011 · Franklin & Bash as Richard Kohl
- 2011 · Shameless as Johnny Boxcars
- 2010 · Hawaii Five-0 as Creed's Attorney
- 2010 · Outlaw as Sen. Sidney Vidalin
- 2010 · How to Make It in America as
- 2009 · Law Abiding Citizen as Bill Reynolds
- 2009 · The Good Wife as Judge Ben Margovski
- 2009 · Parks and Recreation as Mitch Savner
- 2009 · Castle as Milt Boyle
- 2008 · The Spirit as Donenfeld
- 2008 · The Mentalist as Phil
- 2008 · Tinker Bell as Minister of Autumn (voice)
- 2007 · Perfect Stranger as Narron
- 2007 · Dirt as Teddy Jick
- 2006 · Hannah Montana as Marty Kline
- 2006 · Find Me Guilty as Max Novardis
- 2005 · Trump Unauthorized as Mayor Ed Koch
- 2005 · Grey's Anatomy as Saul Schmitt
- 2004 · Boston Legal as Judge Peter Harding
- 2004 · Tony n' Tina's Wedding as Vinnie Black
- 2003 · Cold Case as Oscar Anderson (2008)
- 2003 · Las Vegas as Lester Colette
- 2003 · Nip/Tuck as Manny Caldarelo
- 2003 · Nip/Tuck as Manny Caldarello
- 2002 · Poolhall Junkies as Toupee Jay
- 2002 · The Shield as Jim Wright
- 2001 · Double Bang as Lieutenant Shatkin
- 2000 · The Unscarred as Tommy Matolla
- 2000 · Happy Accidents as Trip
- 1999 · Witness Protection as Niko
- 1999 · Ryan Caulfield: Year One as
- 1999 · Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai as Handsome Frank
- 1999 · Judging Amy as AAG Charles Novotny
- 1999 · The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All as Vincent Lo Russo
- 1999 · Road Kill as Charboneau
- 1999 · The Sopranos as Attorney Melvoin
- 1999 · The Sopranos as Harold 'Mel' Melvoin
- 1998 · Lured Innocence as Jack Shelby
- 1998 · Milo as Lieutenant Parker
- 1998 · Desert Thunder as Adm. Le Clair
- 1998 · Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as Wine Colored Tuxedo
- 1998 · My Giant as Producer
- 1998 · Shadow of Doubt as Marvin Helm
- 1997 · Bella Mafia as Anthony Moreno
- 1997 · Mad City as Brackett's Agent
- 1997 · Private Parts as Ben Stern
- 1996 · EZ Streets as Frank Collero
- 1996 · Spin City as Mr. Paterno
- 1996 · Bogus as M. Clay Thrasher
- 1995 · Donor Unknown as Hal Cooney
- 1995 · JAG as Sibby Lonegro
- 1995 · Se7en as Dr. Beardsley
- 1995 · Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning as Monaghan
- 1995 · Man of the House as Joey Renda
- 1995 · S.F.W. as Gerald Parsley
- 1994 · Trial by Jury as Leo Greco
- 1994 · Dragstrip Girl as Det. Dryden
- 1993 · The Nanny as Phillipe
- 1993 · Boy Meets World as Stan
- 1993 · Dave's World as Leon
- 1993 · Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as Barry Barker
- 1993 · Night Eyes 3 as Kaplan
- 1993 · Heart and Souls as Max Marco
- 1993 · Fallen Angels as Jack Malkov
- 1993 · Walker, Texas Ranger as Irving Rothbart - LaRue's Attorney
- 1993 · Home Free as Vic
- 1992 · There Goes the Neighborhood as Marty Rollins
- 1992 · Mad About You as Arthur
- 1992 · Sister Act as Willy
- 1992 · Beethoven as Ammunition Company Representative (uncredited)
- 1991 · Father of the Bride as Al - the Tux Salesman
- 1991 · For the Boys as Milt, Recording Studio
- 1991 · The Commish as
- 1991 · The New WKRP in Cincinnati as
- 1991 · Barton Fink as Detective Mastrionotti
- 1991 · Dinosaurs as Mel Luster (voice)
- 1990 · Kindergarten Cop as Captain Salazar
- 1990 · Havana as Mike MacClaney
- 1990 · Tune in Tomorrow... as Uncle Luke
- 1990 · Dream On as Roy
- 1990 · Chattahoochee as Dr. Debner
- 1989 · Seinfeld as Ray
- 1989 · Peter Gunn as Spiros
- 1989 · Say Anything... as Agent Stewart
- 1988 · Twins as Chop Shop Owner
- 1988 · Something Is Out There as
- 1988 · Dear John as Harry
- 1987 · Good Morning, Vietnam as Dan 'The Man' Levitan
- 1987 · Hiding Out as Mr. Lessig
- 1987 · Wiseguy as
- 1987 · The Oldest Rookie as
- 1987 · The Squeeze as Ruben
- 1987 · Tin Men as Carly
- 1987 · Radio Days as Sy
- 1987 · Wanted: Dead or Alive as Agent
- 1986 · Courage as Frankie Ce De Baca
- 1985 · The Equalizer as Police Lieutenant
- 1985 · The Equalizer as Detective
- 1985 · Desperately Seeking Susan as Party Guest
- 1984 · Murder, She Wrote as Walter Pell
- 1984 · Murder, She Wrote as Lt. Walt Murphy
- Future · Untitled Snowfall Spinoff as
- 2025 · Sinatra! Eternity as Walter Winchell
- 2020 · Frank and Ava as Walter Winchell
- 2019 · Stakeout as Pat Reed
- 2018 · Holly Day as Benny
- 2017 · The Gliksmans as Tim Neuman
- 2015 · Parallel as Stewart
- 2014 · This Last Lonely Place as Jason Pure
- 2012 · A Night of Nightmares as Cliff Tanner
- 2010 · The Wish List as Lenny
- 2010 · Killer by Nature as Walter
- 2009 · Life Is Hot in Cracktown as Guy from 4 K
- 2009 · The Minis as Jack
- 2009 · Under New Management as Carmello Conforte
- 2008 · Good Time Max as Head Administrator
- 2007 · Chasing Robert as Ed Thorton
- 2007 · The Indian as Elliot
- 2006 · National Lampoon's TV: The Movie as Sergeant
- 2005 · Meet the Mobsters as Jerry Kaminski
- 2005 · Under the City as Minks
- 2001 · Zigs as Arnold Zigman
- 2001 · Laughter on the 23rd Floor as Harry Prince
- 2000 · The Ghost of Spoon River as Agent Cicarelli
- 2000 · Fallen Arches as Nicky Kaplan
- 1999 · Ballad of the Nightingale as Arnie D'Angelo
- 1998 · Postal Worker as Dr. Nicolas Brink
- 1997 · Guy as Al
- 1994 · Across the Moon as Roy
- 1994 · Lipstick Camera as Detective Vorkopich
- 1994 · Ray Alexander: A Taste For Justice as
- 1993 · The Incredible Life and Times of Robert Ripley Believe It or Not! as Robert L. Ripley
- 1993 · Based on an Untrue Story as Disturbing Caller
- 1991 · Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster as Dave Barrett
- 1989 · Meet the Hollowheads as Mr. Crabneck
- 1989 · A Deadly Silence as D.A. Ed Jablonski
- 1989 · Original Sin as Vincent
- 1988 · In Dangerous Company as Kellog
- 1987 · Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam as Harry Long
- 1987 · Beauty and the Beast as Naj
- 1987 · The House of Blue Leaves as Billy Einhorn
- 1987 · Almost Partners as Nicky
- 1984 · Tales from the Darkside as Curtis
- 1983 · Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer as Bartender